| SPSV renewal at a glance | ||||||
| Type of Licence | Age* | Meter sealing | Annual Renewal Cost* (where applicable) | Late Renewal Cost* (after expiry) | ||
| Taxi | See age rules below | Yes | €150 | €500 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessible Taxi | See age rules below | Yes | €75 | €500 | ||
| Hackney | See age rules below | No | €150 | €500 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessible Hackney | See age rules below | No | €75 | €500 | ||
| Limousine | None | No | €150 | €500 | ||
| Local Area Hackney | Under 10 years | No | €150 | €500 | ||
* Age and Renewal period and costs vary with licence type and previous licence history – see your current vehicle licence certificate for details
Applicant Requirements:
SPSV vehicle licence renewals are granted only to people whose tax affairs are up to date
There are three steps in renewing an SPSV licence:
Step 1 – Licence Expiry
If your vehicle licence expires, you may, within 24 months of its expiry date, apply to have it replaced. It is not possible to replace any vehicle licence that has expired for more than 24 months.
Exception: a local area hackney licence cannot be renewed or replaced after three years from its original first issue date.
Step 2 – Required Documentation
Make sure that you have all the following required documentation before you book the vehicle’s Licence Renewal Assessment:
- Original certificate of insurance in the name of the prospective licence holder
- Proof of ownership or legal entitlement to use of the vehicle for a period of not less than 12 months will be required at all Licence Renewal Inspections for all SPSV vehicle licence categories. Consult Guide G2 for further details.
- NCT certificate issued within 90 days of the date of your inspection appointment
If your vehicle has been modified since its last inspection, you will need to obtain a Technical Assessor’s Basic Report, and bring a copy with you to leave at the Licence Renewal Assessment.
Step 3 – Booking you Assessment
Book your Licence Renewal Assessment by calling 0818 064 000. The appointment may be made only by the licence holder. Security questions will be asked to confirm the caller’s identity.
You can cancel or reschedule an appointment for a Licence Renewal Assessment without charge up to two working days before the appointment. If you cancel or reschedule on the working day immediately before the appointment, a late cancellation fee is charged. You cannot cancel or reschedule a vehicle licensing inspection on the day of the appointment – if you do not present the vehicle for inspection at the appointed time, the entire fee is forfeit.
It is a criminal offence to operate without a current SPSV vehicle licence. A conviction for this offence attracts a penalty of up to €5,000.
Further details on the SPSV licence renewal process can be found in Guide G2.